Juana Summers

Juana Summers, NPR's politics and racial justice correspondent, discusses Congress's recent legislative wins, including the revival of the Violence Against Women Act and making lynching a federal hate crime. Interestingly, senators surprised themselves by passing a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, with some unaware of the vote. Summers also dives into the mobilization around Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic Supreme Court nomination, highlighting the significance of representation for Black women in the judicial system amid the upcoming confirmation hearings.

Juana Summers, a noted politics and racial justice correspondent for NPR, dives into pressing topics surrounding Afghanistan's recent turmoil and the implications of U.S. troop withdrawal. Discussions highlight the security threats from ISIS-K and the challenges facing evacuated Afghans. The conversation shifts to a nationwide push for voting rights, addressing the urgent need for federal protections as activists rally against restrictive state laws. Summers emphasizes the historical significance of the March on Washington in today’s fight for equitable access to the ballot.